Cookie Policy

    Last Updated: 10/7/2026

    1. What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners.

    2. How We Use Cookies

    Medical Spanish CME uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

    • Keep you signed in to your account
    • Remember your preferences and settings
    • Track your course progress
    • Analyze how you use our platform to improve user experience
    • Provide security and detect fraudulent activity
    • Deliver personalized content

    3. Types of Cookies We Use

    3.1 Essential Cookies

    Purpose: Required for the platform to function properly

    Examples:

    • Authentication tokens (keeps you logged in)
    • Session management
    • Security and fraud prevention
    • Load balancing

    Can be disabled: No - these are necessary for platform operation

    3.2 Functional Cookies

    Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance functionality

    Examples:

    • Language preferences
    • Dark/light mode settings
    • Audio playback preferences
    • Module completion tracking

    Can be disabled: Yes, but functionality will be limited

    3.3 Analytics Cookies

    Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our platform

    Examples:

    • Page views and navigation patterns
    • Time spent on modules
    • Feature usage statistics
    • Error tracking and debugging

    Can be disabled: Yes

    3.4 Performance Cookies

    Purpose: Optimize platform performance and loading speed

    Examples:

    • Content caching
    • Media delivery optimization
    • Network performance monitoring

    Can be disabled: Yes, but may affect performance

    4. Third-Party Cookies

    We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

    Supabase (Authentication & Database)

    Used for: User authentication, data storage

    Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy

    Vercel (Hosting)

    Used for: Platform hosting and performance

    Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

    5. Local Storage and Session Storage

    In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:

    • Local Storage: Stores course progress, user preferences, and offline data for improved performance
    • Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session (cleared when you close the browser)
    • IndexedDB: Stores larger datasets like cached audio files for offline playback

    6. Cookie Duration

    Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

    Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period:

    • Authentication tokens: 30 days
    • Preference cookies: 1 year
    • Analytics cookies: 90 days

    7. Managing Cookies

    7.1 Browser Settings

    Most browsers allow you to:

    • View cookies stored on your device
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Block all cookies
    • Block third-party cookies only
    • Receive notification before cookies are stored

    Instructions for popular browsers:

    7.2 Platform Cookie Settings

    You can manage cookie preferences directly in your account settings under "Privacy & Cookies." Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the platform.

    8. Do Not Track Signals

    Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We will update this policy if such a standard is established.

    9. Mobile Applications

    If you access Medical Spanish CME via mobile app, we use similar technologies (device identifiers, SDKs) for the same purposes as cookies. You can manage these through your device settings.

    10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.

    11. Contact Us

    For questions about our use of cookies:

    Medical Spanish CME
    Email: admin@medicalspanishcme.com

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